Unlock Talent with Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes

Are you a micro, small or medium employer looking to explore your future workforce? Join us for a FREE webinar series exploring how to maximise the support available in your area to help your business grow and thrive, featuring a panel of talented guest speakers.

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Unlock Local Talent with SWAPs (Sector-Based Work Programmes): FREE Webinar for London Businesses

Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Are you a London-based SME looking to grow your workforce and access local talent? Join our free webinar to discover how Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) can transform your recruitment strategy and support local skills development.

A sector-based work academy can last up to 6 weeks. Placements have 3 main components:

  1. Pre-employment training – matched to the needs of your business sector

  2. Work experience placement – a great opportunity for your business to identify talent and for the individual to cement their knowledge and understanding of the required role

  3. A guaranteed job interview or help with an employer’s recruitment process

 

Why attend?

Gain valuable insights and practical guidance from expert speakers, including representatives from Jobcentre Plus (JCP), New City College (NCC), and a successful employer (to be confirmed). Our webinar will help you to:

  • Understand what a Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is and how it can strengthen your workforce with job-ready candidates.

  • Address industry-specific needs through tailored programmes.

  • Gain insights from a business perspective, hearing firsthand experiences of SWAP success.

  • Clarify the roles of colleges and the Jobcentre Plus in making SWAPs work for you.

This webinar is perfect for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses across the capital who want to build a resilient workforce while contributing to London’s skills agenda.

 

About the Series

This session is the second part of a free webinar series from Central London Forward, South London Partnership, Local London, and West London Alliance. Funded by the Department for Education, the series supports the pan-London Local Skills Improvement Plan. Follow our page for future webinars that we will be offering to your networks and suppliers.

Secure your free spot today—spaces are limited! Share this opportunity with your employer network and help shape the future of London’s workforce.